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Tampa Jury Returns $5.8M Verdict Against Insurer Who Denied Coverage
"That's the hardest part of trying a case—evoking empathy from six disinterested people," said David Henry, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.
Courts of Appeal Conflicted Over Rule 1.442(c)(3) When Claims for Damages Involve a Husband and Wife
This article explores the conflict between the Second District Court of Appeal and the Fourth District Court of Appeal about whether a proposal for settlement must be apportioned when made by or to a husband and wife bringing a claim for damages.
Families Settle Court Battle Over Who Owns Parkland Killer's Name, Likeness
Under a new agreement, some survivors and families of the slain students in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre now control any attempt by the shooter to profit off his name or likeness or grant interviews.
Climate Disputes, International Arbitration, and State Court Limitations for Global Issues
Join a distinguished panel of experts as they discuss the latest global rulings, arbitration and mediation approaches, and strategies to address inconsistencies in court outcomes in climate-related cases.
Big Law Lawyers Fan Out for Election Day Volunteering in Call Centers and Litigation
Proskauer; Gibson Dunn; Cooley; Stinson; Reed Smith; Davis Polk; Lowenstein; Mayer Brown; Manatt; Baker McKenzie; and Dechert are among the firms helping with the Election Protection voter hotlines.
Fewer Big Law Firms Give Full PTO This Election Day
Many law firms that were vocal in 2020 about giving attorneys and staff a full day of PTO on Election Day didn't issue similar statements this year.
Florida Court's Reversal of Attorney Fees Triggered by Client's Death
"If you find out your client has died, and you have upcoming deadlines on fees, you need to be proactive. You need to substitute the right party—the estate—and at the very least, inform the court that you need time to complete that process," said Ed Mullins, partner at Reed Smith.
COVID-19 Death Suit Against Nursing Home Sent to State Court, 11th Circuit Affirms
"We, like our sister circuits that have addressed nearly identical arguments, therefore conclude that Defendants were not acting under a federal official," Judge Babara Lagoa said. "Instead, Defendants operated as a private assisted living facility that may, or may not, have complied with federal recommendations and regulations concerning COVID-19."
Arguing Class Actions: Meet and Confer Abuses as Defendants' Litigation Strategy
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